a sleeve and a little bit more

I've finally started the Husband's sweater. I cast on a sleeve Saturday and I already have one finished. I've knit so many socks and small gauge projects in the last few months that I forgot how fast bigger needles can be. Size 8s feel like logs, but the knitting goes like lightning.

I've never used a provisional cast on, but I found a great video
showing exactly how to do it. I've tried the one on Knitting Help before, but the last flick of her wrist is too fast to see which side she brings the yarn up. No great loss, because this provisional crochet cast-on alternative was kind of fun. A little awkward to get started, but that's because I'm no pro with a crochet hook. I must have done it right, because that jumble of red waste yarn, charcoal and green have become a very respectable hemmed cuff.

I love that hem - my honey doesn't like ribbing and I'm drafting a sweater with that hemmed cuff as well - it works better over a dress shirt too. Thanks for always keeping me inspired and I LOVE the pink & black socks.

I love that main color on he sweater, what yarn are you using? I suppose one day I should make Tom another sweater, the old one is ratty - it was cotton. Also, what pattern are you using? Inquiring minds...you know the drill.

The cuff looks great! And I agree about how using a larger size needle feels so much bigger than using a small size needle. But it's nice to have something that knits up so much more quick doesn't it? :)